Any Harry Potter universe fans? New movie set in it coming!

[Rosencrantz]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24067557

JK Rowling is to make her screenwriting debut in a new Harry Potter-themed film series, Warner Bros has announced.

The first film of the series will be titled Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Warner Bros said the film series was part of an "expanded creative partnership" with the best-selling author.

The eight Harry Potter films are the largest-grossing film franchise in history.


"I always said that I would only revisit the wizarding world if I had an idea that I was really excited about and this is it.” JK Rowling

The new film will feature Newt Scamander, the fictional author of the textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, owned by Harry Potter at Hogwarts school.

Warner Bros has given no indication as to when the film could go into production.

"It all started when Warner Bros came to me with the suggestion of turning Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them into a film," said Rowling.

"I thought it was a fun idea, but the idea of seeing Newt Scamander, the supposed author of Fantastic Beasts, realised by another writer was difficult.

"Having lived for so long in my fictional universe, I feel very protective of it and I already knew a lot about Newt. As hard-core Harry Potter fans will know, I liked him so much that I even married his grandson, Rolf, to one of my favourite characters from the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood.

She went on: "As I considered Warners' proposal, an idea took shape that I couldn't dislodge. That is how I ended up pitching my own idea for a film to Warner Bros.

"Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for 17 years, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world.

"The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt's story will start in New York, 70 years before Harry's gets underway."

Rowling added: "I always said that I would only revisit the wizarding world if I had an idea that I was really excited about and this is it."
Blockbuster franchise

Warner Bros also announced that it would serve as the worldwide TV distributor (excluding the UK) for the upcoming BBC TV adaptation of Rowling's recent adult novel The Casual Vacancy. It is expected to air in 2014.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as Harry, Hermione and Ron in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 The Harry Potter films made global stars of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione) and Rupert Grint (Ron)

More than 450 million copies of Rowling's seven Potter books have been sold worldwide.

She also wrote two small volumes, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages - both named after Harry's schoolbooks within the novels. They were published in March 2001 in aid of Comic Relief.

Another Potter spin-off book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, followed in December 2008.

The Harry Potter novels, about a boy wizard who survives the attack that kills his parents, became a worldwide phenomenon and were turned into eight blockbuster Warner Bros films starring Daniel Radcliffe.

The films have grossed more than $7.7bn (£4.8bn) to date worldwide at the box office, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history.

So! 1920s New York wizarding adventures! By Rowling herself! I am excited. I love the whole universe, I'd love to see its corners explored.

Also secretly want to see the Stonewall quidditch team mentioned in the Quidditch book, 'cause my grandma lives in Stonewall.

[MikeysGrrrl]

I'm stoked about this Can't wait!

[girlyponce]

Being Lucius Malfoy, I am disappointed that they are only focusing on America. All of the greatest wizards are from Britain and Europe. Obviously.

But YES SO STOKED.

[Rosencrantz]

And Canada. Our harsh climes create a hardy brand of wizardry.

[NovelNerd]

And Canada. Our harsh climes create a hardy brand of moose.

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[Rosencrantz]

And Canada. Our harsh climes create a hardy brand of moose.

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your FACE is a moose, Maddie

[Mkia]

Wooooo. So excited for this!!!

[NovelNerd]

And Canada. Our harsh climes create a hardy brand of moose.

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your FACE is a moose, Maddie

That would explain the big horns and the desire to stab you with them....FEED ME MAPLE SYRUP!

On another note I'm a big Potter fan but not excited about this movie at all. In the end though I'll see it like I always do.

[girlyponce]

Speaking of moose, let's talk about this quote from the Ikea catalog:

"The moose represents pride, dignity and confidence in a positive way. It carries its horn like a crown, looking fearlessly forward. Hopefully that rubs off on the person sleeping in this duvet cover."

I love looking at the horn of the moose. So majestic.

[Bergamot]

I'm pretty excited that Harry Potter is getting something of an expanded universe treatment. It's kind of like Star Wars, except Rowling calls all the shots herself instead of letting others run with their ideas.

It's not a bad thing, as she does great stuff and I'm sure this trend will continue!

[Rosencrantz]

ah yes, the rare canadian unimoose.

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And its close relative, the pegamoose:

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[girlyponce]

You get the best things in Canada. What magical properties do they have?

 

[Rosencrantz]

They both gore you, pretty much. Mooses are jerks.

[kaoskat]

LOL Those moose crack me up!

[Private_Bubbles]

I really want to see some Australian wizards/witches!
This is so exciting, I think it's great that she's leaving Harry and the gang, I really want to know more about the wizarding world and this sounds like it will be amazing.